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AB Method Master

The AB Method transforms problems into tasks, then into focused missions for incremental progress.

Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026

Overview

AB Method Master

Description

Master controller for the AB Method - an incremental tasking workflow system that transforms problems into tasks, then into focused missions.

Usage

/ab-master [workflow-name]

Behavior

When called without a workflow name:

Greets the user with:

Welcome to the AB Method Master Controller!

The AB Method transforms problems into tasks, then into focused missions for incremental progress.

Choose a workflow to get started:

Then lists all available workflows below.

When called with a workflow name:

Loads and executes the specified workflow from .ab-method/core/[workflow-name].md

Available Workflows

Task Management

  • resume-task - Resume an existing task from where it was paused
  • create-task - Create a new task from a problem definition

Mission Management

  • create-mission - Transform a task into specific, focused missions
  • resume-mission - Resume an incomplete mission
  • test-mission - Create comprehensive tests for implemented features
  • extend-task - Add new missions to an existing task after initial missions are completed

Analysis Workflows

  • analyze-frontend - Analyze frontend architecture and components
  • analyze-backend - Analyze backend services and APIs
  • analyze-project - Complete project structure analysis

Architecture

  • update-architecture - Update and maintain architecture documentation

Workflow Details

Each workflow follows the AB Method principles:

  1. Problem Definition - Clear articulation of what needs to be solved
  2. Task Transformation - Converting the problem into actionable tasks
  3. Mission Creation - Breaking tasks into specific, focused missions
  4. Incremental Progress - Each mission builds on previous knowledge

Examples

/ab-master create-task
# Starts a new task creation workflow

/ab-master analyze-project  
# Begins comprehensive project analysis

/ab-master resume-mission
# Continues from the last incomplete mission

Workflow Files Location

All workflow definitions are stored in .ab-method/core/